This Friday, October 2^nd take on the alternative (method of transportation that is). From 10am-5pm, the Santa Monica Civic center will serve as the hub for more than 100 altcars including “zero emissions, hybrids, and plug in hybrid vehicles.” The event will also feature scooters, bicycles and Segways too. Going green always provides a variety of “alternatives” including how you get from point A to B so be sure to check out this great expo and explore your options.

Location:  1885 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Admission: FREE, To learn more, check out www.altcarexpo.com

This Friday October 2^nd, join Former Brittish Prime Minister Tony Blair along with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, other political leaders, members of the scientific community and more at the “Breaking the Climate Deadlock” luncheon. This event is part of the Governors Global Climate Summit 2, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme. Space is limited and the ticket cost is a bit steep for those of us on a budget but you never know who you may in fact meet and be able to share your concerns with regarding our climate. More info at www.gcgtools.com

Location:  The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Tickets: $200.00 general seating, $400 for priority seating, For more information contact: terri@capstratca.com

This Saturday October 3^rd, Mar Vista will go green. Join Your Daily Thread along with live entertainers, art shows, eco exhibitors and more at this festival held from 10am-4pm. There will be “free family fun while kids learn about going green!” The sooner we can start going green, the better so be sure to support this great green event. Bikerowave will do a bike valet and minor bike repairs at the event too.

Location: Mar Vista Park, 11430 Woodbine Ave, Mar Vista, CA 90066, Admission: FREE, For more info check out www.marvistagoesgreen.blogspot.com

Labels-they are on our clothes, beverages, skin care products, food. They advise of us information but how often do we really decipher a label, especially when it comes to understanding them for OUR health. On Sunday October 4^th, you can attend Peeling Back the Label and gain some “light” into the food industry with this panel and “future of food” film screening. You are what you eat so be sure to attend this event and maximize your rights as a consumer to know what you are putting into your body bite after bite.

For more info visit www.alliancehollywood.org Time, 11am-2:00 pm, Location: Multeepurpose Café, 269 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA. RSVP required, contact info@alliancehollywood.org or call (310) 993-6762.

Take some time out to explore the surroundings of Westlake Village for a great cause. Join Cure In The Canyons III, a luxury charity fest on the grounds of the Four Seasons Westlake Village. There will be over 35 luxury styled cabanas hosting the best chefs, wineries, beauty, wellness, live entertainment and lifestyle brands to indulge attendees. This event will benefit breast cancer research, October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month.  WE’RE GIVING AWAY 5 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO THIS EVENT FOR THE 1st FIVE YDT READERS TO EMAIL Tracy@yourdailythread.com

Time, 11:00-4:00 pm, Location: Four Seasons Westlake Village, 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362. Website: www.cureinthecanyons.com Tickets-$60.00 but we will be giving away a few tickets to some lucky YDT readers.